082619 504 A pending trade deal with Canada and Mexico is generating some bipartisan support in a political climate that is often seen as deeply divided. Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack toured the Anderson Erickson Dairy in Des Moines with Sen. Chuck Grassley today. The two say they share a commitment to improving and modernizing trade with Mexico and Canada. 0826vilsack At the end of the day it is the hope of the dairy industry and dairy farmers across the US that we get this ratified before

082619 432 Congress could ratify a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico this fall. Two prominent Iowa politicians from opposite parties hope it does. The new deal would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, updating some provisions and changing others. Only Mexico has ratified it. Iowa Republican US Senator Chuck Grassley appeared at a dairy in Des Moines with Democrat Tom Vilsack, who served as agriculture secretary under President Obama. And there’s an opportunity

082619 404 A pending trade deal with Canada and Mexico is generating some bipartisan support in a political climate that is often seen as deeply divided. That’s the message from a Republican U-S senator and a former Democratic agriculture secretary. Tom Vilsack toured the Anderson Erickson Dairy in Des Moines with Sen. Chuck Grassley today (Monday). The two say they share a commitment to improving and modernizing trade with Mexico and Canada. Another Iowa Democrat has entered the primary race to

Another Iowa Democrat has entered the primary race to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. “Iowans need a senator who will go against the grain in Washington and do what is right for Iowans.” Mike Franken said in an introductory video Monday that he's "not afraid to stand up for the proud progressive principles that Iowa Democrats share." Franken retired from the U.S. Navy as a three-star admiral in October 2017. His career included ship commands and years in senior policymaking, strategy,

082319. 532 Local Planned Parenthood leaders say six of the state’s eight clinics will be affected by the organization’s withdrawal from the federal Title X (Ten) family planning program. Iowa Planned Parenthood Executive Director Erin Davison-Rippey says this could affect nearly 14,000 Iowans who receive services through the program for low-income individuals. Davison-Rippey says she’s concerned that other providers might not be ready to pick up the program. 0823davison1 :11 That organization

082319. 532 Local Planned Parenthood leaders say six of the state’s eight clinics will be affected by the organization’s withdrawal from the federal Title X (Ten) family planning program. Iowa Planned Parenthood Executive Director Erin Davison-Rippey says this could affect nearly 14,000 Iowans who receive services through the program for low-income individuals. Davison-Rippey says she’s concerned that other providers might not be ready to pick up the program. 0823davison1 :11 That organization

082319 432 The Nebraska Supreme Court today upheld regulators’ decision last year to allow the Keystone XL Pipeline to continue to be built across Nebraska. The court rejected another attempt to derail the project by opponents. They want to force the developer to reapply for state approval. For Neligh Nebraska farmer and pipeline opponent Art Tanderup, this fight is personal. The route that runs through his land and he says it isn’t safe for the High Plains Aquifer, which supplies water to 82

082319 404 One of the major hurdles blocking the Keystone XL pipeline was removed today. Nebraska's highest court rejected another attempt to derail the project by opponents. They want to force the developer to reapply for state approval. The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the regulators in November 2017 to greenlight a route through the state. The court's decision was a victory for the $8 billion project. Neligh Nebraska farmer and pipeline opponent Art Tanderup says he will continue opposing

082219 504 The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City will likely be offering sports betting by the middle of September. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning approved a contract between the Hard Rock and the third-party sports betting operator, “Hard Rock Iowa," which is a partnership between Hard Rock Sioux City and Hard Rock International. Mobile sports betting, which allows gamblers can place mobile bets with an electronic device, will come later. The Iowa Department of Public

082219 432 The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City will likely be offering sports betting by the middle of September. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning approved a contract between the Hard Rock and the third-party sports betting operator, “Hard Rock Iowa," which is a partnership between Hard Rock Sioux City and Hard Rock International. Mobile sports betting, which allows gamblers can place mobile bets with an electronic device, will come later. An Iowa agency granted